Evensong
The day has ended,
shadowed in violet,
take your rest
in a peaceful place.
The world stands still
in twilit hush---
take your rest
in a verdant place.
Stars descend
on a feverish sky---
take your rest
beyond the river.
The gloaming passes
in jasmine, in azalea---
take your rest
beyond all sighing.
The saints and angels
gather, to greet you---
take your rest
where tears become pearls.
In the Beloved's arms,
in the choir serene---
take your rest:
your race is run.
With the blessed
where all becomes new---
take your rest:
the race is won.
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